Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Black Music Month - Heavy D


As we continue to roll through the month of June and celebrate "Black Music Month" let's shine the light on one of the greatest MC's to ever spit a hot bar. The late great Heavy D, who along with The Boyz consisting of DJ Eddie F, T-Roy & G-Wiz burst onto the scene as the first act signed to Uptown Records in 1987. They released five albums over their span. Unfortunately during their run T-Roy passed away in 1990 and the leader of the Boyz, Heavy D himself passed away in 2011 after performing at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards. It was his first performance in over 15 years and it would also serve as his last. So let's celebrate with the late-great Heavy D!

Best of Heavy D by Stretch G on Grooveshark

Friday, June 7, 2013

New Jack Swing Friday

There was a moment in time for me when music just my everything. It still is but as a teenager I needed my New Jack Swing! It was a point in my life where I was going through my adolescent stage and listening to the bravado of Bobby Brown, the laced lyrics of Heavy D or the dope sounds of Guy! It was a great time for music and this seems like a good day to share that with you all. Happy New Jack Friday! Hi-Top Fades and Bamboo Earrings Mix by Stretch G on Grooveshark